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Can you install solid wood floors on concrete?
Not a good idea because of the moisture that occurs in the concrete.
Why is concrete better than wood?
concrete is better than wood because concrete is much stronger and that's why most of the building are made out of it
Can you install a real wood floor on top of a concrete floor?
You can. You start by applying moisture barrier to the concrete--flooring stores have it--then gluing the hardwood to the concrete.
Can you install laminate flooring directly over wood parquet on a concrete subfloor?
The foam pads used for laminates are often moisture barrier's. By not allowing the moisture from the concrete anywhere to go, it will trap it with the wood parquet. Wet wood swells and will cause the laminate to fail. For this reason, laminate should not be laid on top of parquet which is on a concrete subfloor.
Is concrete resilient?
yes it is, along with wood
Can you install solid wood floors on concrete?
Not a good idea because of the moisture that occurs in the concrete.
Why is concrete better than wood?
concrete is better than wood because concrete is much stronger and that's why most of the building are made out of it
What is wood cupping?
Boards as they age will absorb moisture or dry out. It causes the wood to warp or curve, making it 'cup.'
Can you install a real wood floor on top of a concrete floor?
You can. You start by applying moisture barrier to the concrete--flooring stores have it--then gluing the hardwood to the concrete.
Can you install laminate flooring directly over wood parquet on a concrete subfloor?
The foam pads used for laminates are often moisture barrier's. By not allowing the moisture from the concrete anywhere to go, it will trap it with the wood parquet. Wet wood swells and will cause the laminate to fail. For this reason, laminate should not be laid on top of parquet which is on a concrete subfloor.
What are the main functions of moisture meters?
To monitor moisture/humidity in moisture sensitive products such as: grains, wood, concrete, etc. Moisture meters help detect where there could be a moisture problem and mold could grow from that moisture.
What is a vapor barrier under a wood floor?
Vapor is another word for moisture. A vapor barrier is a sheet of plastic covering the entire surface under the floor to prevent moisture from causing the floor to warp or absorb stains. You would typically use a vapor barrier in basements with concrete floors.
What are the uses for a damp meter?
"Damp meters are used to check the moisture levels in various materials such as wood, concrete, and plaster. They are often used by surveyors doing home inspections. They are also used by wood workers to test when wood has lost enough moisture to begin working with it."
What is an aquameter?
Its what you use to see if their is moisture in concrete, wood and other materials. There's hardly any information about it so I'm really stuck too
Will installing indoor outdoor carpet damage the wood of your deck?
Anything that traps moisture in wood structures is not a good idea. Indoor-outdoor carpet is best used on concrete surfaces in an outdoor setting.
What instrument is used to measure the amount of moisture?
Moisture meters, under that name, are made for both wood and concrete. There are several designs of these. For measuring the moisture content of the air, an Hygrometer is one type of device. Another device is a Dew Point Meter, quite accurate.
How does a moisture meter give a reading of the moisture content of wood?
By passing an electrical current from one pin to the other. The greater the moisture content, the higher the resistance. By measuring the resistance, it gives an estimate of the average moisture content. I think. 2009/03/14 - Correct, but exactly backwards .... Moisture (water) can be a conductor. Dry wood is an insulator. The higher the moisture content, the lower the resistance and vice-versa. Wood with a high moisture content gives a low resistance to the tester and conducts the test voltage better.
